Mitsubishi Electric Launches 9-inch QHD Color TFT LCD Module

Tokyo, November 25, 2010 - Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO: 6503) announced today it has developed a new 9.0-inch color TFT LCD module in quarter high definition (QHD, 960 × 540) format, which provides half the resolution of full high definition (full HD, 1,920 × 1,080) screens both horizontally and vertically. The QHD format allows smooth conversion from full HD, making it suitable for applications like video monitors for broadcasting. The new module will be launched on December 1, 2010 through the following Mitsubishi Electric sales website: http://www.mitsubishichips.com/Global/network/index.html.
With the recent spread of digital television broadcasting, networks are introducing equipment compatible with full HD resolution. There is considerable demand for studio video monitors incorporating TFT LCD modules that are compact but also capable of displaying high resolution videos smoothly and clearly. In addition to its 9.0-inch screen size, Mitsubishi Electric's AA090AA01 features high response speed, super-wide viewing angles and high contrast, thereby meeting the needs of broadcasters.

Sharp motion with vivid color display
- Sharp motion capability with high response speed of less than 8ms1 for response time and limited after-image
- 1000 : 1 high contrast (front) and 170-degree (horizontal/vertical) super wide viewing angle
- 72% color gamut on NTSC standards1. Average response time of grey image divided in six sections.

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Long-life and inverter-free backlight
- The LED backlight has a operating life of 100,000 hours2 with inverter-free white LED backlight unit
- Built-in LED driver in 9.5mm-slim design2. Typical value at room temperature (25 degrees Celsius)

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Environmentally conscious construction
- Fully compliant with the European Restriction of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS) directive
- Completely mercury-free